So Here’s the Scoop on My Boursin Brussels Sprouts Alright, so picture this: it’s a normal Wednesday, you’re half-distracted by the cat chasing a twist-tie, and you need something green for dinner that won’t get the side-eye from anyone at the table. Enter: Boursin Brussels Sprouts. The first time I made these was almost an …
Bringing Taco Bell Cheesy Roll Ups Home (With My Disaster Story) If you’ve ever found yourself craving something cheesy, slightly melty, and weirdly reminiscent of those late-night Taco Bell runs (no judgment, I’ve been there), this Cheesy Roll Ups recipe is kind of a lifesaver. Actually, and don’t laugh, I tried to make these for …
Let’s Talk Baked Chicken Breasts and Potatoes (Pull Up a Chair) Oh man—so this is the dish I make when I want something comforting but have all of about 15 minutes of actual energy (thanks, Tuesday evenings). I still remember the first time I made this—totally winging it at my old flat with, honestly, way …
Let’s Chat About Mini Meatloafs If I’m honest, mini meatloafs weren’t even on my radar until about five years ago. My neighbor Cheryl brought some over after I tried (unsuccessfully) grilling outdoors in November—yeah, not my brightest moment. Ever since, these cute little loaves have kind of become “the thing” my family actually requests. One …
Let’s Talk About Why I Love This Homemade Hamburger Helper You know those days when the thought of another fancy dinner makes your head spin? That’s usually when I bust out my homemade Hamburger Helper recipe. Actually, funny story — the first time I made this, I had just moved into my first (very wonky) …
Let Me Tell You About This Pot Roast (and That One Time With the Wrong Pepperoncini…) Alright, before we get into the nitty gritty, there’s just something about Mississippi Pot Roast that brings out my chatty side. Whenever I make it—usually on chilly Sundays when I’m wearing socks that don’t even match—I can practically hear …
Oh, friend, if you’ve never made a Dutch Baby—especially a Strawberry Cream one—let me tell you, you’re in for a day-brightener. My kids call this “puffy pancake magic,” and honestly, that’s pretty spot on. The first time I tried it, I scorched it so badly that the edges basically shaved the inside of my mouth …
No Better Excuse for Turning on the Oven Okay, so every fall—basically as soon as sweaters make their grand reappearance—I find myself making this cranberry apple crisp recipe (like, maybe too often?). It started out as a happy accident. I was trying to clear out my fridge before a holiday trip and tossed some leftover …
Let’s Talk About Garlic Herb Baked Cod Okay, so garlic herb baked cod is one of those meals I sort of stumbled into after yet another failed attempt at making salmon exciting. (Salmon just doesn’t love me back, does it?) Anyway, the cod actually turned out to be way less fussy, and I ended up …
The Story Behind My Sweet Potato Soup You ever have one of those days where your brain refuses to cooperate and your stomach won’t stop making demands? That’s pretty much when this sweet Potato Soup entered my life. One cold Tuesday, after a wild-goose chase to three different supermarkets (for one missing ingredient, of course), …